Category Archives: Lifestyle

This week’s article will explore the history of Wingard, from its formation to its move to Chichester after the Second World War.   Wingard Ltd was founded in April, 1930, by Mr P.N. Matton for the prime purpose of acquiring

St John the Evangelist Chapel was a privately funded church built in the early 19th century, a time that saw a rapidly increasing local population and a shortage of places of worship.   In Chichester at this time, there was

IN THE North transept of Chichester Cathedral there is a memorial for the composer Gustav Holst. This is a result of the notable connection between Holst and Chichester, mainly through his friendship with former Bishop of Chichester George Bell, and

Although Southdown Motor Services began with a heavy focus on the geographical areas of Worthing, Brighton and London, the company soon started to take over a series of other local businesses, creating one large company that ran a number of

Trying to create more happiness in your world will have a big impact on your health and wellbeing.   Add some feel good behaviours into your day and see the difference it makes.   Wish someone good. At least once

THE SOUTHDOWN Motor Services Ltd was well-known for its distinctive green and cream colour scheme for their popular buses and coaches that carried passengers along the South Coast and was iconic among its residents.   The company aimed to provide

Rather than taking away foods that you love in order to improve your healthy eating, why don’t you just try adding some extra things into your day to give you more vibrancy and energy?   Often, I find with my

Initially known as the Chichester Working Men’s Club and Institute, the club was established in 1863 by Walter Farquhar Hook, who had been installed as Dean of Chichester in 1859.   The original purpose of the club was to provide

With hotter weather than Los Angeles at the moment I think we can finally say winter is coming to an end and spring is in the air.   We have been sitting in the garden for breakfast for the last

THIS ARTICLE will continue exploring the history of Chichester post office from the start of the 19th century.   By the early 1830s, Chichester was receiving around 31 bags of post a day from Brighton, London and Portsmouth, leading to